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ἀλλά (alla) means “but” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἀλλά Greek · G235 637 tagged occurrences in 602 verses

Pronunciation guide: al-lah' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0235

ἀλλά · alla · but

ἀλλά (ἀλλ᾽ usually bef. α and υ, often bef. ε and η, rarely bef. ο and ω, never bef. ι; Tdf., Pr., 93 f.; WH, App., 146), adversative particle, stronger than δέ; prop. neuter pl. of ἄλλος, used adverbially, with changed accent; hence prop. otherwise, on the other hand (cf. Rom.3:31); 1. opposing a previous negation, but: οὐ (μὴ) . . . ἀ., Mat.5:15, 17 Mrk.5:39, Jhn.7:16, al.; rhetorically subordinating but not entirely negativing what precedes, οὐ . . . ἀ., not so much . . . as, Mrk.9:37, Mat.10:20, Jhn.12:44, al.; with ellipse of the negation, Mat.11:7-9, Act.19:2, 1Co.3:6 6:11 7:7, 2Co.7:1, Gal.2:3, al.; in opposition to a foregoing pos. sentence, ἀ. οὐ, Mat.24:6, 1Co.10:23; οὐ μόνον . . . ἀ. καί, Jhn.5:18, Rom.1:32, al.; elliptically, after a negation, ἀ. ἵνα, Mrk.14:49, Jhn.1:8 9:3, al.; = εἰ μή (Bl., §77, 13; M, Pr., 241; but cf. WM, §iii, 10), Mat.20:23, Mrk.4:22. 2. Without previous negation, to express opposition, interruption, transition, etc., but: Jhn.16:20 12:27, Gal.2:14; before commands or requests, Act.10:20 26:16, Mat.9:18, Mrk.9:22, al.; to introduce an accessory idea, 2Co.7:11; in the apodosis after a condition or concession with εἰ, ἐάν, εἴπερ, yet, still, at least, Mrk.14:29, 1Co.9:2, 2Co.4:16, Col.2:5, al.; after μέν, Act.4:17, Rom.14:20, 1Co.14:17; giving emphasis to the following clause, ἀλλ᾽ ἔρχεται ὥρα, yea, etc., Jhn.16:2; so with neg., ἀλλ᾽ οὐδέ, nay, nor yet, Luk.23:15. 3. Joined with other particles (a practice which increases in late writers; Simcox, LNT, 166), ἀ. γε, yet at least, Luk.24:21, 1Co.9:2; ἄ ἤ., save only, except, Luk.12:51, 2Co.1:13; ἀ. μὲν οὖν, Php.3:8 (on this usage, see MM, VGT, see word). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

but, except, however.

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How translators render G235

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
but 415
instead 49
no 10
however 9
but only 8
on the contrary 8
vvv 8
yet 8
and 7
indeed 7
what 6
but it is 5
but that 4
in fact 4
rather 4
though 3
and even 2
nevertheless 2
now 2
otherwise 2
so 2
then 2
although 1
and start 1
and unable 1
but am 1
but are in fact 1
but by 1
but for 1
but he stayed 1
but he was called 1
but in 1
but just 1
but only those 1
but rather 1
but respond 1
but this is 1
but to do 1
except 1
furthermore 1
it comes 1
more than that 1
only 1
rather i received it 1
these seats belong 1
these seats belong to those 1
what counts is 1
what matters is 1
yes 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
but 549
yea 15
yet 11
nevertheless 8
howbeit 5
and 3
nay 3
save 2
also 1
and so 1
but that 1
howbeit that 1
moreover 1
neither 1
no 1
notwithstanding 1
than 1
therefore 1
we have 1

Verses containing G235

Page 11 of 13. 602 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 1 Timothy 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

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  2. 1 Timothy 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.

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  3. 1 Timothy 3:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

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  4. 1 Timothy 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

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  5. 1 Timothy 5:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

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  6. 1 Timothy 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

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  7. 1 Timothy 5:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

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  8. 1 Timothy 6:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

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  9. 1 Timothy 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

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  10. 1 Timothy 6:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

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  11. 2 Timothy 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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  12. 2 Timothy 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

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  13. 2 Timothy 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

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  14. 2 Timothy 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

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  15. 2 Timothy 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.

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  16. 2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

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  17. 2 Timothy 2:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

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  18. 2 Timothy 2:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

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  19. 2 Timothy 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.

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  20. 2 Timothy 4:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.

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  21. 2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

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  22. 2 Timothy 4:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.

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  23. Titus 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

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  24. Titus 1:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.

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  25. Titus 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.

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  26. Titus 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

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  27. Philemon 1:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.

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  28. Philemon 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

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  29. Hebrews 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

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  30. Hebrews 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

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  31. Hebrews 3:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?

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  32. Hebrews 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.

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  33. Hebrews 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

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  34. Hebrews 5:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”

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  35. Hebrews 7:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.

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  36. Hebrews 9:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

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  37. Hebrews 10:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins,

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  38. Hebrews 10:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

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  39. Hebrews 10:39 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

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  40. Hebrews 11:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

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  41. Hebrews 12:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

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  42. Hebrews 12:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels

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  43. Hebrews 12:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”

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  44. Hebrews 13:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

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  45. James 1:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

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  46. James 1:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

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  47. James 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.

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  48. James 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

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  49. James 4:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it.

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  50. 1 Peter 1:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

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